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Matthew 15:11

World English Bible

That which enters into the mouth doesn’t defile the man; but that which proceeds out of the mouth, this defiles the man.”

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Matthew 15:11 in other translations

Not that which entereth into the mouth defileth the man; but that which proceedeth out of the mouth, this defileth the man.

Matthew 15:11 · American Standard Version

Matthew 15:11 in context

  1. 9And in vain do they worship me,
    teaching as doctrine rules made by men.’ ”
  2. 10He summoned the multitude, and said to them, “Hear, and understand.
  3. 11That which enters into the mouth doesn’t defile the man; but that which proceeds out of the mouth, this defiles the man.”
  4. 12Then the disciples came, and said to him, “Do you know that the Pharisees were offended when they heard this saying?”
  5. 13But he answered, “Every plant which my heavenly Father didn’t plant will be uprooted.